Sr. Footwear Graphics Designer (Athlete Exclusives)

Values & Innovation

At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.

Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.

Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.

If you are a current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on the Internal Career Site Here.

Purpose of Role

The  Senior Graphic Designer - Footwear plays a critical role in bringing Under Armour stories to life, conceptually and visually on Footwear. Working closely with Design leadership, he/she/they will support the Footwear Graphics team from creative development (ideation) to final execution (production). This role will have the ability to work on all footwear categories, retail opportunities and professional & collegiate athlete wearing occasions.

Your Impact

• Work collaboratively to produce cutting-edge designs reflecting Under Armour’s DNA and brand-standards
• Prepare and present conceptual ideas based on trend-insight and sneaker culture
• Create Under Armour graphics and logos uniquely designed for new footwear models
• Build and manage footwear technical files for factory production
• Interact across multiple footwear groups, including Product Managers, Merchandisers, Footwear Design and Footwear Development & Materials
• Demonstrate flexibility/adaptability, organizational skills and the ability to multi-task projects within overlapping timelines

Qualifications

• Strong design-taste in typography, branding & identity, and footwear graphic application
• Passion for story-telling and the ability to translate concepts into unique footwear designs
• Love for sport, sneaker culture, limited edition & custom athlete footwear (“PEs”)
• An appreciation and understanding of color-theory, art and culture as it pertains to fashion & trend
• A self-motivator with an intrinsic curiosity to inspire and create fearlessly
• Meticulous attention to detail with an emphasis in clean work-flow and design file management
• Experience multi-tasking under tight deadlines while not sacrificing design quality and accuracy
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable operating in large and small presentation-settings
• A team player that is equally adept working independently and in a dynamic team environment
• BA, BFA in Graphic Design, Color Design or Industrial Design
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• 5-7 years of relevant sports / branding / footwear design experience
• An advanced understanding of footwear construction & materials

Workplace Location

• Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Baltimore, Maryland (HQ) office.
• Work Schedule: This role follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring 4 days in-office per week. 

Sponsorship Eligibility: (US ONLY) UA does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based work authorization for this position at this time.

Relocation

• Relocation may be provided up to a specified amount

Base Compensation

$110,000.00 - $141,120.10 USD

Most new hires fall within this range and have the opportunity to earn more over time. Initial placement within the salary range, however, is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the position. UA is committed to helping our teammates succeed and advance in their careers. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

Benefits & Perks

• Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community
• Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
• Competitive 401(k) plan matching
• Maternity and Parental Leave for eligible and FMLA-eligible teammates
• Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being

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Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people representing a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources team via View email address on us.fitly.work.